October, November, December 2013
55s
Viv May calls it a day...
NEWSLETTER
INSIDE THIS ISSUE: An end to an era, General Manager retires New General Manager Home Care Assistance Festival of Mosman At the Movies D-Caff CafĂŠ Technology Tuesdays Mosman Historical Society Meets Diary of events How about chess? And much, much more!
After a very fulfilling career at Mosman Council spanning over 43 years, 27 of those as the General Manager, Viv May has retired.
MOSMAN SQUARE SENIORS CENTRE Mosman Council Aged & Disability Services Civic Centre, Mosman Square Mosman 2088 Telephone: 9978 4128
Quick Phone List Activities
Olivier Strobel
Seniors’ Activities Co-ordinator
9978 4128
Information, Referrals & Support
Lyn Kelleher
Community Support Officer
9978 4119
Transport
Dianne Gillings
Community Transport Coordinator
9978 4120
Restaurant
Mary Magnus
Community Restaurant Coordinator
9978 4123
Meals on Wheels
Denise Lethbridge
Client Liaison Officer
9978 4130
Meals on Wheels
Katrina Jolley
Food Services Coordinator
9978 4130
Carers & Volunteers
Liz Nagel
Community Volunteers Coordinator & Carers Group Facilitator
9978 4089
Volunteers Support Officer
9978 4216
Volunteers
Chantal Kerr
Ryan Mouthaan
Saturday Respite
Mobile: 041978 4089
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From the Editor’s Desk Dear Readers, It is that time of the year again; spring is upon us and the end of the year festivities are just around the corner. This issue of the Over 55s Newsletter will cover October, November and December. Inside you will find all the information you are looking for: bus trips, restaurant dates, activities, services, etc… There are some changes in the office - you will see new faces around the Centre. We welcome Kazu, our new Aged & Disability Development Officer (she will be cosharing this role with Cheryl Morley) and Angela is the Seniors Centre Assistant; we are all so grateful they are on board. Read more about them in this newsletter! At the same time, Mosman Council farewelled Viv May, our long-standing General Manager. Veronica Lee, our new General Manager, commenced on 16 September and this is a small way to welcome her! During the next three months there are many events happening at the Seniors Centre, around Council and in Mosman in general. Of course one of the main items to keep an eye on is the Festival of Mosman which commenced on Saturday 28 September and will go through to Sunday 20 October. There are so many different things to enjoy, see, taste, look at and to get involved in, all around your neighbourhood, including the now well established “In-Situ” sculpture festival (5-20 October). One of the items that everyone is talking about is The International Fleet Review 3 –11 October, which included the pyrotechnics display and Lightshow Spectacular on the evening of 5 October. But this is only the tip of the iceberg! Get yourself a Festival of Mosman program, or check our website www.mosman.nsw.gov.au, where you can find all the useful information. Of course coming up is the exciting Melbourne Cup Lunch and shortly after that, our famous Christmas Lunch. Also we are trialing a Yoga class Thursday mornings. Contact 9978 4128 for details. We also have Scrabble, Mahjong and table tennis all at the Seniors Centre. Refer to our back page for all the activities. Merry Christmas and wishing you a fun and safe festive time.
Don’t forget the Rider is operating on the Summer Roster Summer October – April 2014 9 – 1pm & 2 – 6pm If you find the Rider a bit hard to manage, you may be eligible for Community Transport. Please contact our Transport team on 9978 4120 for further information. 3
News from the Community Restaurant Well.. my predictions of a cold winter were way off!! What a magnificent couple of months we’ve had, with beautiful blue sky days and a very pleasant, mild temperature! The Community Restaurant has been steadily filling up, which is great news for us all! The more of us there are, the more conversation and fun can be had by all!! Please, please make new diners welcome! Every one of you was new to the Restaurant once and I’m sure you remember how daunting it is to walk into a room where you know no-one, only to be told you can’t sit somewhere! Please ask Olivier to get me and I can seat people or simply add a table! It is not a hard task! It’s really important we make everyone comfortable. I know I can rely on your help in this area!! The last couple of ‘big’ lunches have been great fun! As always the French Lunch was totally booked out and beautiful young Ben and his friend were absolutely magnificent!!! What a magical voice he has and how wonderful that he could spare the time to come and sing for us! The Russian Lunch was also lots of fun, with everyone really enjoying the Borsch, Stroganoff and Romanoff!!! Our entertainer was good and everyone enjoyed the music, even if it wasn’t at all Russian!!!!! Mexico was great! We ALL love the food from ‘down Mexico way’!!
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Coming up is of course Melbourne Cup Day on Tuesday, 5 November with one of our biggest lunches of the year!! Get started on thinking about your hats for the Fancy Hat Parade! The categories: Most Sophisticated, Most Original and Most Creative!! We will be running a $1.00 & $2.00 sweep, so everyone should have a chance to have a win!!!! Remember to book in. Cost $12.00. We will be having an Aussie Spring Barbeque on Friday 25 October to celebrate the Festival of Mosman. No need to book and the cost is the same as a regular lunch $10.00. The last big lunch of the year will be CHRISTMAS!!! This year we celebrate Christmas in the Community Restaurant on Tuesday 17 December. Cost $12.00. Make sure you book with Olivier! That will be the last lunch of the year. The Restaurant resumes Tuesday 7 January 2014 It seems so early to wish everyone a happy and peace filled Christmas, but I do wish you all that, from the bottom of my heart. I want to thank you as well, for all your support throughout the year. Together; you, the clients, the volunteers and the staff make a very happy, cohesive group. Of course, the Community Restaurant would be nothing without the volunteers. I want to thank Helen, Henny, Pashma, Rhonda, Maria, Suzanne, Alison, Sandi, Akiko, Riad and Anne for all their hard work and happy, cheerful demeanor. They make our Community Restaurant the warm and happy place it is!! All our love for Christmas, from the Community Restaurant‌ Angie, Lilia, Vicki, Olivier and Mary the Kitchen Fairy!!!
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This Edition we have… * New Summer Menu * Take away options * Christmas meals and closing dates NEW: Summer menu starts mid October. A variety of tasty meals to choose from including fish, casseroles, frittatas, pasta, rissoles, roast dinners, vegetarian and gluten-free options, there is something to suit all tastes. Also delicious summer desserts, salads and fresh sandwiches.
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REFRIGERATED: Meals are delivered directly to your home, ready for you to heat in your oven or microwave when required. Frozen meals are also available for your convenience. SERVICE: We are very flexible offering both long and short-term assistance (e.g. after surgery or a hospital stay). We can deliver once, twice or five times a week. PHONE: Please call to discuss your requirements 9978 4130.
TAKEOUT
If you’re unsure of when you’ll be at home to receive deliveries, why not bring a cool bag to the Meals on Wheels kitchen and collect some frozen meals? Visit between 11–1pm and choose from our extensive frozen range or phone ahead and we’ll have the meals packed and ready for you to collect at a convenient time.
CLOSED: MOW office will close mid afternoon 24 December OPEN: Thursday 2 January 2014
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DELIVERIES: Our volunteers will not deliver meals while we are closed, however frozen meals can be ordered in advance. CHRISTMAS DAY MEAL: From 16 December, we will be offering our delicious Christmas Day dinner (frozen) - available for delivery or pick up. Consisting of roast turkey breast, leg ham, roasted potatoes and veggies, gravy also cranberry sauce, with traditional Christmas plum pudding with brandy custard – all for only $7.00!! Due to high demand for Christmas dinners, there is a limit of one meal per person – so be quick, call MOW office and reserve yours soon. If you, or someone you know or care for, may like to try our home-delivered meals, or if you would just like to have a look at our menu, please contact either Katrina or Denise on 9978 4130.
28 Sep – 20 Oct Things to do and see in and around Mosman suitable for Seniors see the quick guide below..
20 October OPEN DAY 10.30am – 3.00pm Allan Border Oval hosts a day of fun; enter your pet in one of the Pets Day Out competitions or just enjoy the many activities of the event. Tantalize your taste buds at the Food Fair OR Mosman Swim Centre is offering free entry to swim all day! OR test your yoga skills and join the attempt for the Worlds Longest Yoga Chain at Spit West Reserve tickets $35. Love orchestras? Then get along to the Orchestral Concert at Blessed Sacrament Church, Bradley’s Head Road 2.30 – 4.30pm Seniors Tickets $20 – Phone 99601738 to book.
Art Installations in Shared Spaces: In Situ 13 Curator-lead Tour – Saturday 12 October Meet at Mosman Art Gallery 11am – Free event An introduction to the growing trend of art installations in shared spaces. Join a curator led tour by Cassandra Hard Lawrie along the streets of Mosman which feature the creative store sculptures and installations of 48 In-Situ artists. Meet participating artists along the way. Bookings call 9978 4186. 7
Community Support A GUIDE TO SELECTING A HOME CARE PACKAGE PROVIDER
What do I do Next...
In recent times there have been changes to the way service packages are provided following an Aged Care Assessment, from the team at Royal North Shore Hospital. The following information may assist in understanding the new process and has been taken from an ACAT Fact Sheet. To start the process, as in the past, an Aged Care Assessment is required. This will require contact with the Intake Section of the Aged Care Assessment Team, Royal North Shore Hospital (9462 9386). From here you will receive a home visit from a member of the team, in a timely manner according to the urgency. They will at this time assess your level of care need. The types of packaged care available are currently: Home Care Packages Level 1 – 2 (low level care): in replacement of the Community Aged Care packages (CACPs) Home Care Packages Level 3 – 4 (high level care): in replacement of the Extended Aged Care at Home packages (EACH). Level 1 – 2 & 3 – 4 Home Care Packages will be complemented by new Supplements to support people with dementia or veterans with an accepted mental health condition. Step 1: The team member will then provide you with a Home Care Package Provider List. Using the list you should select a preferred provider, contact them as soon as possible to register your interest in receiving a Home Care Package approved by the Aged Care Assessment Team. You may elect to contact all of the providers, covering your area, to improve your chances of accessing a package and being placed on your preferred provider’s wait list. It is important to keep the Providers aware of your situation and level of need. Step 2: You need to supply your Medicare number and/or your Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) number to the provider, so they can access your Aged Care Client Record (ACCR) through Medicare. You would have previously been provided with a copy of the ACCR for your records. Step 3: It is recommended that you supply an additional contact name and phone number to the provider/s in case you are not at home when they call. This could be a family member, trusted friend or guardian. Step 4: When you are contacted with an offer of a Home Care Package, the provider will come to your home to discuss the services they are able to provide and the costs involved. It is highly recommended that you have a family member or a trusted friend with you to help discuss all the issues and clarify arrangements. 8
Please note that no Aged Care Assessment is required for simple service needs e.g. Domestic Assistance (for instance cleaning) and providers such as Home Care Services will continue to assist, directly. As usual the Community Support Officers at ADS would be happy of discuss any of your care needs. We are available on 9978 4119 Monday – Friday, or you may leave a message and we will return your call as soon as possible. Lyn Kelleher & Chantal Kerr
Mosman Carers Group Caring for Carers Mosman Carers Group meets weekly, in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere every Wednesday morning 10am – 12 noon in the Harnett Rooms at Mosman Council. The group is an open one, those who attend care for family and friends with illnesses ranging from Dementia/Alzheimer's disease, terminal illness, mental and physical disabilities as well as mental health issues. There are weekly guest speakers and these important and informative sessions cover subjects such as Dementia/ Alzheimer's disease, grief and loss, compassion fatigue, legal issues, relaxation, meditation and many more. There are monthly support group/ get togethers when Carers meet to have a chat over a cup of tea and also regular full day bus outings. Carers say they find these outings a wonderful break and valuable respite from their caring role. Feedback from the Carers has been very positive, they say they find the group extremely valuable, appreciate the information, guest speakers and referrals as well as the relaxed and friendly atmosphere (also the laughter, which plays a big part in the meetings!) and wonderful friendships have formed. A vital part of the group is the friendship and support Carers give one another, they know only too well the highs and lows, frustrations and difficulties of being a Carer and are able to listen and offer advice and understanding. One Carer said that “I would not have survived without the Carers group”, another said “I value the group so much, I was never able to open up about my feelings but now find I can speak freely about how I feel, it has been an amazing help.” The weekly meetings are not only valuable for the information and support Carers receive, they also act as respite, a short break or “time out” for Carers; the full day outings are also a well needed, often vital break for Carers. If you are caring for someone, or you know someone who is, please contact me on 9978 4089 for more information. Warm regards, Liz Nagel, Carers Group Coordinator 9
Farewell and Best wishes to Viv May Mmm those Seniors lunches smell delicious!
Viv spent his entire working career at Mosman Municipal Council, and after an incredibly long and successful career of 43 years he has now retired. Join us in wishing him all the best. You never know, he may come into the Seniors Centre and join you for some yoga, dancing or lunch! Remember to make new diners welcome!
Introducing ‌.. NEW GENERAL MANAGER
VERONICA LEE Veronica has a Bachelor of Business from University of Technology and has completed an Executive Masters in Public Administration from the University of Sydney. Since early 2011, Veronica has been Deputy General Manager Corporate Governance and Community at Burwood Council. Before that, Veronica was a Senior Project Manager in the Department of Premier and Cabinet, Director of Security and Recovery Coordination, also in the Department of Premier and Cabinet, and Deputy Chief Executive for Emergency Management NSW. Join the Mayor, Directors and Staff in welcoming Ms Lee to Mosman Municipal Council and wish her every success in leading this council and wonderful community into the future and beyond. 10
A big thank you to all of our hard working volunteers, you do an amazing job and Mosman just wouldn’t be the same without you. Here’s an interesting fact to demonstrate how important volunteering is: Australia’s Mining Industry is worth 120 Billion dollars….. And the Volunteering sector is worth 200 Billion!!! We know it’s early but we might not get another chance to say MERRY CHRISTMAS! If you are interested in volunteering please give us a call, a little bit of your time goes a long way and boy it feels good to give! Ryan Mouthaan & Liz Nagel 9978 4089
Constant Companion Assistance 24/7 Constant Companion provides a 24-hour Personal Alarm System which gives their clients the security and independence of knowing that they can access immediate assistance 24/7 at the press of a button. The service covers the entire North-Eastern Sydney area. Constant Companion has been serving the communities of Willoughby, Ku-ring-gai, Hornsby, Hunters Hill, Ryde, Lane Cove, North Sydney, Mosman, Manly, Warringah and Pittwater since 1987. Constant Companion is a Home and Community Care (HACC) service of Willoughby City Council, partially funded by the Department of Health and Ageing (DoHA) National Community Home Support Program and Ageing Disability & Home Care (ADHC) Community Care Support Program. Further information call Constant Companion on (02) 9777 7836
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Community Transport Bus Costs
For older residents who do not drive and cannot manage public transport. Door to door services in a wheelchair accessible bus. Phone 9978 4120 for enquiries & Bookings
Day
Transport to
Individual Transport Monday to Friday
Local Mosman Area Lower North Shore area Out of Area
Wednesday Shuttle
Medical and Hospital appointments take priority. Times to suit appointments Medical/Hospital is priority. Shopping, library, exercise class, visiting, hairdresser appointments. Local Mosman Area
Times
Between 8.30 am – 5 pm
9am – 4pm
Lower North Shore area Thursday Shuttle
Medical/Hospital is priority Shopping, library, exercise class, visiting, hairdresser appointments. Local Mosman Area
9am – 4pm
Lower North Shore area Friday Shuttle
Medical/Hospital is priority Shopping, library, exercise class, visiting, hairdresser appointments. Local Mosman Area
9am – 4pm
Lower North Shore area Monday
Tuesday & Friday Wednesday
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Cost (bus only) $10 Return $14 Return $20 Return + tolls
$8 Return $5 One way
$12 Return $7 One way $8 Return $5 One way
$12 Return $7 One way $8 Return $5 One way
$12 Return $7 One way $8 Return
Morning & Afternoon shopping bus service to Bridgepoint Shopping Centre Transport to the Community Restaurant
9 am (morning) 1.30pm (afternoon)
Pick up from 11am return approximately 2 pm
$6 Return $4 One way
Out & About trips Varied locations & Lunch venues
Pick up from 9 am and return by 4 pm
$15 Return
Profile
2 New Faces at ADS
Welcome Angela
Welcome Kazu
My name is Angela Weight. I joined Mosman Council’s Aged & Disability Services in July as the new Aged Services Assistant.
My name is Kazu.. A bit about me..
My role is varied and I will be working across the Senior Centre, Meals on Wheels, Community Transport and the Community Restaurant. I have a Community Services background, completing a Diploma in Welfare in 2004 followed by a Social Work degree at the University of Sydney in 2008. Recent employment: At Wesley Mission in one of their aged care facilities for the past 5 years. I am passionate about working with people and feel lucky to have joined the team here.
I have obtained much valuable experiences from paid and volunteer work especially in Ageing, Disability and Community including wheelchair sports in Australia, New Zealand, USA, Great Britain and Japan. I came to Sydney in 2000 for the purpose of joining the Sydney Paralympic games and reunited with my friends around the world. Since then my life has been in the glorious Northern Beaches. I believe we learn something everyday throughout our whole life, so as to increase this opportunity, I have started studying again at university.
I have lived in Mona Vale on the Northern Beaches my whole life and come I am very excited to join the Mosman from a big family of 7 children! Council team who are generous and friendly to everyone and working hard to I would like to thank the staff at ADS, provide a great quality of service in the volunteers and the visitors of the Senior community. Centre who have given me a warm welcome. I have enjoyed meeting every one I look forward to seeing you around. of you and look forward to meeting more faces in the future. As we approach summer, and the festive season I would like to Regards wish everyone a wonderful Christmas and Kazu Happy New Year. Angela 13
What’s on at Mosman Art Gallery
MIDDLE HEAD: 33º 50’ S, 151º 14’ E
E V E N T Middle Head: 33° 50’ S, 151° 14’ E, consists of an exhibition at the Art Gallery with a series of site-specific artworks by fifteen established and emerging artists working across a range of contemporary art disciplines. Artists will explore the active and disused military sites at Middle Head and make artworks in response to these sites, drawing on the past and contemporary heritage of the area. Artists include: Artists in Transit (Ro Murray & Susannah Williams), Geraldine Berkemeier, Mark Brown, Sophie Cape, Tom Carment, Nicole Ellis, Jumaadi, Peter Nelson, Catherine O’Donnell, Ben Quilty, Abdullah M.I. Syed, Jason Wing and Anne Zahalka with Sylvia Schwenk.
When: Now until Sunday 17 November 2013 Time: Daily 10am—5pm FREE EVENT Where: Mosman Art Gallery, Cnr Art Gallery Way 14
What’s on at Mosman Library AUTHOR EVENINGS – WEDNESDAY’S @ 7PM
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16 OCT – DAVID MARR – “George Pell”
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23 OCT – BELINDA HAWKINS – “Every
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30 OCT – PAUL BARRY – “Breaking News”
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27 NOV – MIKE CARLTON – “First Victory”
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4 DEC –
TONY PARK – “The Prey”
RAY MARTIN – “Ray Martins World”
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Bookings Essential for all Author Evenings Pensioners $8 (Passes required to show) Have you ever wanted to set up an email account but didn’t know how to go about it? Then this session is for you. You will learn how to sign up for an email account, add contacts, send emails, read emails and delete emails. For bookings phone 9978 4091.
Home Library Service This service is available for Mosman residents who are physically unable to visit the Library. Material is selected by a librarian and delivered to the resident’s home. Volunteers play a vital role in delivering this service. For more information contact the Home Library Service Librarian. 15
COMMUNITY RESTAURANT THEME LUNCHES Tuesday 5 November
MELBOURNE CUP LUNCH
Tuesday 17 December
CHRISTMAS LUNCH
Tuesday 7 January 2014
Restaurant resumes
Mosman Village Art and Craft Market Pick up some locally produced items for yourself, friends & family
Saturday 2 November Saturday 7 December Thursday 12 December Christmas Night Markets From 4.30 – 9.30pm
NEW FOR SENIORS M.C.C Scrabble Group Motivate your mind and memory and have fun whilst doing so. If you are interested, but haven’t played ‘Scrabble’ before please come along, we will help you to learn the game. Our Scrabble Group meets on the 1st and 3rd Fridays of each month at the Mosman Community Centre (upstairs, Seniors Lounge), between 2 – 4 pm. For enquiries phone: Jean 9969 5885 or Netta 9960 3556.
Broadband for seniors! We have free classes for beginners wanting to learn computers and the Internet. Our fantastic volunteer tutors will spend 4 sessions/90mins with you, 1on1 interaction. Learn the basics, how to use the Internet, play music, get pictures and create your own email address in 4 weeks. There is a waiting list, register with Olivier 9978 4128. Lessons in Seniors Lounge, Aged & Disability Services, Mosman Council. 16
Alzheimer’s – Safely Home Program SAFELY HOME (NSW) Safely Home can help people living with dementia walk safely by providing rapid and accurate identification if they get lost. Safely Home is a joint partnership between Alzheimer’s Australia NSW and the Missing Persons Unit of the NSW Police Force.
WHAT IS SAFELY HOME? Safely Home provides a stainless steel bracelet, designed to be worn at all times by the person with dementia. It features an engraved toll free telephone number and personal identification number linked to the NSW Police Missing Person’s Unit database. The confidential database includes a detailed description of the person with dementia, including a photograph where provided, contact information, previous residential addresses and locations the person may visit. The database is accessible by police at all times. Safely Home is suitable for anyone with intellectual disabilities at risk of becoming lost.
HOW DOES IT WORK? When someone finds the lost person, they telephone the Missing Person’s Unit and quote the identification number on the bracelet. The police will make arrangements for them to be returned home. * Carer’s can use Safely Home to instigate a search for the person with dementia by contacting their police station and filing a Missing Persons Report. * Safely Home is ideal for use both in home situations & aged care facilities.
IS THERE A COST? Safely Home has a nominal registration charge of $39 for a member of Alzheimer’s Australia and $54 for a non-member.
HOW DO I JOIN? To obtain an information kit, download the Safely Home brochure which includes the registration form for the Missing Person’s Unit and instruction guide to filling in the registration form or contact National Dementia Helpline 1800100500.
HOW DO I REPLACE A LOST BRACELET? Fill in the Safely Home Bracelet Replacement Form. A fee applies to cover cost of replaced bracelet. For useful ideas on how to encourage a person to wear a Safely Home bracelet see out tips sheet.
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D-Caff Dementia Café Living together with memory loss Where: Mosman Senior’s Centre Civic Centre Mosman Square, Spit Junction When: Second Friday of each month Between:
10:00am – 12 noon
Cost:
$2 per person
D-Caff Dementia Café is designed for people with dementia and their carers to attend together. D-Caff offers a friendly, relaxed atmosphere for the person and their spouse, or another family member, to meet and talk with others in a similar situation. D-Caff Mosman is organised in partnership with Mosman Council and run by people with expertise who are able to support participants by providing specialised advice and information about living with dementia day to day, and how to link into appropriate local community support services. D-Caff in Mosman will meet every second Friday of the month, Dates coming up: 11 October, 8 November and 13 December To join us at the D-Caff Mosman Café register by calling Sandra Carroll on 8878 5937 or email: sacarroll@chcs.com.au We look forward to having coffee with you! Ph: 1800 225 474 www.catholiccommunityservices.com.au Catholic Community Services NSW/ACT is a Division of Catholic Healthcare Limited ABN 69 064 946 318 18
PROBUS CLUB OF MOSMAN COMBINED We welcome retired/semi-retired professional/business people to attend our meetings, incorporating morning tea followed by a guest speaker. Our diverse activities program covers a broad spectrum of interests.
When: 4th Wednesday each month (except December)
Dates:
Wed 23 October 2013 Wed 27 November 2013 (no meeting in December)
Time:
10.30am –12.30pm
Where: Mosman RS Club 719 Military Road Mosman
Cost:
$5 per person (Morning Tea)
Guests Speakers coming up 23 Oct – Gordon Mar ‘One small step out of the village’. The original "boat people". Thousands of Chinese gold seekers sailed to Australia in the 1880's; most went home empty handed; some stayed to settle here. My family's story.
27 Nov – Fayre Yarroll ‘My Bilateral Cochlear implants have given me my life back and I couldn't be happier’.
Enquiries: President, Coral Steel (M) 0402454290 Memberships, Gillian Napper 9460 0634 Publicity Officer Sue Webb 9969 6079 or E: susan.webb23@gmail.com
A note to say Thanks...
Helen’s Poem.. Thanks to you Anonymous, Great faith has been restored, Of how the human can be trusted, And trusted evermore, Thanks to you Anonymous, An item lost was found, Containing a pretty sum of money, Was brought back by someone sound, Thanks to you Anonymous, And your modesty too, For returning my mother’s hard-earned cash, By a someone who is you… By
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This Poem was written to thank an anonymous local hero, who had returned a lost wallet with all the money inside. If you lose something, it is always worth checking at the Seniors Centre, if we find it you can be sure we put it aside.
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Mosman Historical Society Meeting Date: Wednesday 13 November Time: 7pm Venue: Mosman Library ALL WELCOME. Members free. Visitors $5 each. Includes supper. SPEAKER: JUDITH DUNN SUBJECT: Colonial Ladies, Lovely, Lively & Lamentably Loose Mrs Dunn who was awarded an OAM, for services to History and Heritage will give a talk that has been developed from a five year study of the crimes of convict women and is a lively romp through their stories. These were crimes committed in the colony and the reason why they were incarcerated in the Female Factory or Convicts Women Gaol. Far from the weaker sex, meek and depressed, they were feisty, street wise and a bit lippy. Mentioned in dispatches to England as the most licentious women, the very dregs of society. Come hear the stories from the pathetic to the ridiculous and realize their ways were often their way of survival. Any queries please contact 0432 633 048.
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@ Monday 14 October 10.30am – Free Event Bookings essential 9978 40941 or book online www.mosman.nsw.gov.au/events Parkinson’s occurs when certain nerve cells in a part of the brain die or become impaired. Normally these cells produce a vital chemical known as dopamine. Dopamine allows smooth, co-ordinated function of the body’s muscles and movement. When approximately 70% of the dopamine-producing cells are damaged, the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease appear. Our guest speaker is from Parkinson’s Australia and will answer any questions you may have.
Deaf Smoke Alarms Sound Warning with SASS Mosman residents who are deaf or hard of hearing can now sleep more safely with visual and tactile smoke alarms from the NSW Smoke Alarm Subsidy Scheme (SASS). The SASS, a joint initiative of Deaf Society of NSW, Fire and Rescue NSW, and NSW Department of Ageing, Disability and Home Care, makes visual and tactile smoke alarms, worth up to $650, affordable for people in NSW who are deaf, deafblind and hard of hearing. A standard smoke alarm, which costs $50, is financially manageable. The SASS ensures that the cost of a smoke alarm is equitable for everyone with a $50 fee, which can be waived for people in financial difficulty. The Law in NSW requires smoke alarms in every home, caravans and mobile homes, but standard smoke alarms are not effective in alerting people who are deaf, deafblind and hard of hearing to a house fire. Further information about the different alarms available, as well as how to apply, is available from Deaf Society of NSW at www.deafsocietynsw.org.au/smokealarms. Alternatively people may contact the Deaf Society of NSW by voice on 8833 3600, TTY on 8833 3691 or fax on 8833 3699. 21
E X E R C I S E Healthy Lifestyle—Thursday big day Why not join an exercise group with Healthy Lifestyle in 2013? Once you join a class, you will quickly begin to see improvements in your fitness and health. It's never too late to start, so pick up the phone and get into a course that suits you. Healthy Lifestyle classes at Mosman Seniors Tuesday Gentle Exercise Slow Pace 9.15am-10.15am Gentle Exercise Gentle Pace 10.30am-11.30am Thursday Gentle Exercise Slow Pace Yoga Upright & Active
9.15am -10.15am 10.30am -11.30am 11.45am -12.45pm
Term 3 runs for 10 weeks beginning week of Monday 07 October 2013. Bookings are essential call 8877 5300 for information and a Course brochure or visit our website: www.nsccahs.nealth.nsw.gov.au/healthylifestyle
Over 55s Aquacise Maintain a healthy lifestyle with regular exercise by participating in Aquacise classes. Mosman Swim Centre, located in Vista Street Mosman, offers a range of different Aquacise classes for Over 55s that are proven to increase your metabolism, build muscle tone and strength, improve balance, flexibility and relieve tension. Each class can be varied in difficulty from easy to advanced. Prices for Aquacise classes are: Adult $15.00 and Pensioner - $12.00. They also offer 10 visit multi-passes: Adult $120.00 and Pensioner - $106.00, which are valid for 2 years from the date of purchase. For class timetables visit www.mosmanswimcentre.com.au or phone 9969 3888 for more information. The Centre has introduced a Special Needs Swimming Program on Saturday afternoons. Catering for both children and adults of all abilities, the program offers choice of group or personal sessions. For more information please phone 1300 11 7946 or see staff at the Centre, 90 Vista Street, Mosman. 22
Tennis Women and men of any age are welcome. Current group includes twenty enthusiastic players. All matches are doubles and having active fun is more important than who wins or loses! Where: Mosman Seniors Tennis Club, Rosebery St, Mosman When: Mondays and Fridays Time: 11am - 2pm Call or phone Graham Levido on 9969 5177. (Synthetic Courts)
Balmoral Scottish Country Dance Group The Scottish Dancing group is recruiting! Calling for all Seniors, men & women to come and join a fun evening of Scottish Dancing with Eric and Noreen. Meet: Every Wednesday 6.30–9pm, Where: Mosman Square Seniors Centre. Contact: Olivier on 9978 4128 or Noreen on 9971 1646.
Table Tennis With 2 tables and sometimes up to 16 players, the table tennis group has been growing steadily. Join us on Wednesdays at the Seniors Centre (main hall) between 1 – 3.30 pm for a great game! When: Wednesdays Time: 1.00pm to 3.30pm Just call in or phone Olivier Strobel on 9978 4128.
Event: MOSMAN LANTERN CLUB Invites you to Morning Tea to hear Myrna Dodd OAM Myrna recalls “The Theatre of the Imagination”, with warmth and humour Date: Where: Time: Cost: RSVP:
Wednesday 16 October St Luke’s Church Hall, Heydon St (near Ourimbah Rd) Mosman 10am (10.30am start) $20 pp - Proceeds to Royal Institute for Deaf and Blind Children Elaine Cox 9960 3714 or Helen Low 9953 7026
PARKING: 3 hours FREE Bridgepoint car park, lower level or Vista Street car park free depending what level you park on or up to 2 hours at Council Car park off The Crescent, Mosman. 23
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Computer Pals — We need YOU Council has a waiting list on these classes, we are in need of Volunteers, if you feel you may be the person to help, please contact Ryan Mouthaan on 9978 4216. Term 4: Tuesday 8 October – Friday 20 December Where: Seniors' Centre Cost: $25.00 for 5 lessons or $40.00 for 10 lessons
APPLE/SMARTPHONE TUTOR REQUIRED!! We are searching for experienced tutor/s on Apple products, such as iPhone, iPad, iPod’s and Smart phones etc.. Please contact Ryan Mouthaan 9978 4216 or Oliver Strobel 9978 4128 to register as a Volunteer.
Mosman University of the Third Age (U3A) U3A provides an opportunity to enjoy the stimulation of learning in a relaxed atmosphere ... no stress, no exams. Classes cover a wide range of subjects including: • history • geography • art appreciation • creative writing • discussion groups and more. Locally, U3A classes are held in the Mosman Seniors’ Centre, Mosman Art Gallery, The Manors of Mosman, The Garrison and in private homes. When you join you will receive a Membership Card and current course list with details of all classes in all regions as membership covers all regions of Sydney. Annual Membership $45.00 - Joining Fee $10. To join U3A phone the Sydney U3A office for more information and a membership form. Phone 9252 2033 between 10.00 – 1.00pm. For any further information phone 9978 4128.
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Knitting Group This group contributes to a charity organisation called Wrap with Love inc. which dispatches quilts and covers to the four corners of the world. Our Mosman group has continued with their amazing efforts and produced over 40 quilts for Wraps With Love in 2012. The Mosman knitting group needs donations of more squares and more wool! To donate or if more information is required call Maureen on 9969 3635 or Bev on 9953 2724 or enquire with Olivier at the Seniors' Centre on 9978 4128. When: Every 3rd Friday of the month from 2pm - 4pm Where: Volunteers Room (next to the Meals on Wheels kitchen).
Periodic Play Reading Group Enjoy a fun group for seniors, reading your choice of interesting and famous plays. When: First and third Wednesday of the month 1.00pm - 3.30pm Where: Mosman Square Seniors' Centre lounge Enquiries: Please call 9978 4128
Sing-along group Council’s Sing-along group activity takes place at the Seniors Centre on the First and Third Friday each month. No previous knowledge or singing experience required or expected! For more details 9978 4128
What’s the latest craze… Chinese Mahjong There are 2 distinct games of Mahjong. Brian, one of our regular visitors at the Centre enquired if anyone was interested in a game of Mahjong? At the moment the group meet on Mondays and Thursdays and play European Mahjong. If you are interested in playing or learning a new skill and joining in this new group please contact the Centre on 9978 4128. 25
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movie afternoons 2nd Friday of every month after the Community Restaurant Lunch (starting approximately 2.15 pm) is a Free Movie at the Seniors Centre, proudly sponsored by Mosman Council and Bendigo Bank. (Please understand we endeavor to play the listed movies but due to licensing regulations sometimes changes without notice may occur.)
Fri 11 Oct – Now Voyager (1942) (117mins) Fri 08 Nov – A Letter to Three Wives (1949) (103mins) Fri 13 Dec – Pillow Talk (1959) (98mins)
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October 2013 Wednesday
9 Out & About Trip – Gosford – Visit Gosford Art Gallery for Lunch For Mosman residents who are frail aged. Cost $15 includes Bus & morning tea. Lunch own cost. More information contact 9978 4120.
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11 Community Restaurant 12 – 2pm, Mosman Square Seniors Centre, Cost $10. No Booking required, please bring a friend. More Information call 9978 4128.
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11 Movie Afternoon – Showing “Now Voyager” (1942) Join us after the community restaurant lunch for another great classic starring Bette Davis & Paul Henreid. Seniors Centre, afternoon tea provided, all welcome to this free event. No Booking required.
Saturday
12 Community Bus Trip – The Entrance, Morning Tea at Empire Bay The Entrance is a popular holiday destination surrounded by lagoons, lakes and beautiful beaches with rather large over-sized Pelicans! We discover this area between Ocean & Tuggerah Lake. Morning tea at Impact Plants & Café. Lunch will be BYO or at own expense. Bus leaves Council at 9am and returns around 4pm. Bus Cost $20, payment with booking. For information contact 9978 4128.
Tuesday
15 Community Restaurant 12 - 2pm, Mosman Square Seniors Centre. Cost $10. No booking required. Bring a friend. For more information contact 9978 4128.
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16 Out & About Trip – Davistown – Lunch at Davistown RSL For Mosman residents who are frail aged. Cost $15 includes bus & morning tea. Lunch own cost. More information contact 9978 4120.
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October 2013 Friday
18 Community Restaurant 12pm – 2pm, Mosman Square Seniors’ Centre. Cost $10. No booking required. Bring a friend. For more information contact 9978 4128.
Tuesday
22 Community Restaurant 12pm – 2pm, Mosman Square Seniors’ Centre. Cost $10. No booking required. Bring a friend. For more information contact 9978 4128.
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23 Out & About Trip – St Andrews Cathedral – Lunch at Lord Nelson For Mosman residents who are frail aged. Cost $15 includes bus & morning tea. Lunch BYO or own cost. More information/Bookings contact 9978 4120.
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25 Community Restaurant – Mosman Festival BBQ Lunch! Please note not a big lunch, no booking necessary 12pm – 2pm, Mosman Square Seniors’ Centre. Cost $10.Bring a friend. For more information contact 9978 4128.
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26 Out & About Trip – Blackheath, Rhododendron Festival This very popular destination is on again during the Rhododendron festival. Do not miss this opportunity to visit the Rhododendron Gardens and the town of Blackheath. Morning Tea (at the gardens) & lunch at own expense or BYO. Fee $20. Payment with booking, contact 9978 4128 for information.
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29 Community Restaurant 12pm – 2pm, Mosman Square Seniors’ Centre. Cost $10. No booking required. Bring a friend. For more information contact 9978 4128.
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30 5th Wednesday of month. No Out & About trip today.
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Community Restaurant 12pm – 2pm, Mosman Square Seniors’ Centre. Cost $10. No booking required. Bring a friend. For more information contact 9978 4128.
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2 Mosman Markets – Local Craft & Art Locally made & hand crafted items and foods so come along & pick up some gifts, or Christmas presents for friends and or family, there is sure enough something for everyone!
Tuesday
5 Community Restaurant – Melbourne Cup Lunch “The Race that stops the Nation” Come for a punt & Lunch 1.00pm – 3.30pm Mosman Square Seniors’ Centre. Cost $12. Bookings essential. Bring a friend. For more information contact 9978 4128.
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Out & About Trip – Nepean River Lunch @ Nepean Rowing Club For Mosman residents who are frail aged. Cost $15 includes bus & morning tea. Lunch BYO or own cost. More information/Bookings contact 9978 4120.
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Community Restaurant 12pm – 2pm, Mosman Square Seniors’ Centre. Cost $10. No booking required. Bring a friend. For more information contact 9978 4128.
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Movie Afternoon – Showing “A Letter to Three Wives” Join us after the Community Restaurant lunch for another great classic starring Jeanne Crain, Linda Darnell & Ann Southern. Seniors Centre, afternoon tea provided, all welcome to this free event. No Booking required.
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Community Bus Trip – Palm Beach & Ettalong Take a stroll around pretty Palm Beach before boarding the ferry to Ettalong, approx 30min journey, take in the sights of Broken Bay, Barrenjoey Lighthouse & Lion Island. Bus $20 & Ferry $10.80 return (bring your concession card). Bus payment due with Booking, Ferry ticket buy on day of trip. For information call 9978 4128. Community Restaurant 12pm – 2pm, Mosman Square Seniors’ Centre. Cost $10. No booking required. Bring a friend. For more information contact 9978 4128.
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Out & About Trip – Caringbah – lunch at Camelia Gardens For Mosman residents who are frail aged. Cost $15 includes bus & morning tea. Lunch BYO or own cost. More information/Bookings contact 9978 4120.
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15 Community Restaurant 12pm – 2pm, Mosman Square Seniors’ Centre. Cost $10. No booking required. Bring a friend. For more information contact 9978 4128.
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Community Restaurant 12pm – 2pm, Mosman Square Seniors’ Centre. Cost $10. No booking required. Bring a friend. For more information contact 9978 4128.
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Out & About Trip – Bobbin Head – Lunch at Bobbin Inn For Mosman residents who are frail aged. Cost $15 includes bus and morning tea. Lunch extra. For more information contact 9978 4120.
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Community Restaurant 12pm – 2pm, Mosman Square Seniors’ Centre. Cost $10. No booking required. Bring a friend. For more information contact 9978 4128.
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Community Bus Trip –Mount Annan Gardens & Camden Enjoy a beautiful morning tea at Mount Annan (free admission to Garden) and visit the gardens, and have a stroll through Camden on the way back. Morning Tea & Lunch BYO or own expense. Bus departs Council car park 9am returning approximately 4pm. Bus cost $20 pay with booking. For more information call 9978 4128.
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Community Restaurant 12pm – 2pm, Mosman Square Seniors’ Centre. Cost $10. No booking required. Bring a friend. For more information contact 9978 4128.
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Out & About Trip – Maroubra – Lunch at Maroubra Seals For Mosman residents who are frail aged. Cost $15 includes bus and morning tea. Lunch extra. For more information contact 978 4120
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Community Restaurant 12pm – 2pm, Mosman Square Seniors’ Centre. Cost $10. No booking required. Bring a friend. For more information contact 9978 4128.
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December 2013 Tuesday
3 Community Restaurant—Cheap Tuesday 12pm – 2pm Mosman Square Seniors Centre. Cost $7. No booking required. Bring a friend. For more information contact 9978 4128.
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4 Out & About Trip – Georges River – Lunch at the Sailing Club For Mosman residents who are frail aged. Cost $15 includes bus and morning tea. Lunch extra. For more information call 9978 4120.
Friday
6 Community Restaurant 12pm – 2pm, Mosman Square Seniors’ Centre. Cost $10. No booking required. Bring a friend. For more information contact 9978 4128.
Saturday
7 Mosman Markets – Local Craft & Art Locally made & hand crafted items and foods so come along & pick up some gifts, or Christmas presents for friends and or family, there is sure enough something for everyone!
Tuesday
10 Community Restaurant 12pm – 2pm, Mosman Square Seniors’ Centre. Cost $10. No booking required. Bring a friend. For more information contact 9978 4128.
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11 Out & About Trip – Brooklyn – Lunch at King Tides Cafe For Mosman residents who are frail aged. Cost $15 includes bus and morning tea. Lunch extra. For more information contact 9978 4120.
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13 Community Restaurant 12pm – 2pm, Mosman Square Seniors’ Centre. Cost $10. No booking required. Bring a friend. For more information contact 9978 4128
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13 Movie Afternoon – Showing “Pillow Talk” Join us after the community restaurant lunch for another great classic starring Doris Day & Rock Hudson. At Seniors Centre, afternoon tea provided, all welcome to this Free Event. No Booking required.
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14 Community Bus Trip – Christmas Shopping in Leura, Morning Tea at Glenbrook. Join in this traditional Christmas outing to lovely Leura and the beautiful Blue Mountains. Enjoy a great morning tea at Glenbrook on the way and then stroll around the Leura Christmas Markets. Bus departs council car park 9am. Bus Cost $20 pay with booking. For information phone 9978 4128. 31
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17 Community Restaurant—Christmas Lunch 12pm – 2pm, Mosman Square Seniors’ Centre. Cost $12 ** Bookings Essential** contact 9978 4128 Bring a friend, remember to book them in too.
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18 Out & About – Night trip Christmas Lights – Dinner @ Dee Why RSL Note Late night outing 4pm – 9 pm. Dinner own expense, Booking essential contact 9978 4128
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20 Community Restaurant Restaurant closed today.
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24 Community Restaurant Restaurant closed today.
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25 CHRISTMAS DAY – Public Holiday, Seniors Centre is closed today
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26 Boxing Day—Public Holiday, Seniors Centre is closed today.
JANUARY 2014—Happy New Year! Wednesday
1 New Years Day – Public Holiday, Seniors Centre is closed today
Friday
3 Community Restaurant Restaurant closed today.
Tuesday
7 Community Restaurant 12pm – 2pm, Mosman Square Seniors’ Centre. Cost $10. No booking required. Bring a friend. For more information contact 9978 4128.
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8 Out & About – Bundeena – Lunch at Bundeena Bowling Club For Mosman residents who are frail aged. Cost $15 includes bus and morning tea. Lunch extra. For more information contact 978 4120
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10 Community Restaurant 12pm – 2pm, Mosman Square Seniors’ Centre. Cost $10. No booking required. Bring a friend. For more information contact 9978 4128.
ADVENTURES BY BUS – September to Warragamba Dam – Report By Di McK As we traveled through the city, South West along the M5 the grey clouds gave way to blue. The motorway led through built up areas and out into the countryside, with tall timbers by the roads and pastures leading towards the Blue Mountains. Turning off the Hume Highway at the Cross Roads we travelled along Camden Valley Way. By the roadside we saw the Stardust Circus, Australia’s largest animal circus which was opposite the Panthers Club 15 Sep – 7 Oct. Turning up Northern Road we passed Bringelly and Badgery’s Creek Airport site. If this comes into fruition, one will need to take a cut lunch for the trip there. Our first stop was Luddenham for morning tea at the Village Café, with its large array of delightful cakes. Luddenham this year is celebrating its bicentenary on 30 November. The area was owned by John Blaxland who received 6,710 acres granted 30 November 1813. The famous Gregory Blaxland was his elder brother and Luddenham the name of the Blaxland’s property in Kent. We then turned down Park Street passing down Wallacia with its mock Tudor Hotel Wallacia to the Warragamba dam. Situated by Lake Buragarrang, the Gunyunggalugg speaking people believed that during the dreamtime, this area was gouged out during a fight between Mirragah a large tiger-like cat and Gurangatch a part fish, part reptile. The need to organise water for Sydney goes back to 1788 when Capt. Arthur Phillip found a stream of freshwater flowing into what is today known as Circular Quay. In 1789 he ordered tanks to be hewn out of the sandstone to make sure water was kept for dry seasons and it became known as the Tank Stream. With more convicts arriving in 1826 this was abandoned in favour of the Bushby Bore, a convict-built 4km tunnel from the Lachlan Swamps (Centennial Park) to the South East Corner of Hyde Park. In 1859 with the increase in population the water source was changed to the Botany Swamp Scheme and this source was changed to the Upper Nepean System when completed in 1888. It continued to supply Sydney into the 20th Century. With the severe droughts of 1934 and 1942 it was decided a larger dam was needed – Warragamba Dam started in 1946.1,800 men from 25 countries completed the dam which was officially opened on 14 October 1960. Today, it is one of the world’s largest dam systems. To make sure the waters are pristine, about 28% of the catchment area is classified as a special area restricting public access. It is a haven for wallabies, wombats, microbats, possums, nearly pure dingoes, bush tailed rock wallabies, long nose potaroos, platypus and squirreled gliders. After wandering around the lookout, the water and the Visitor’s Centre with its audiovisual and inter active displays, the group retired to the Warragamba Workers and Sportsman’s Club for lunch before returning to the bus for our trip back to Mosman, arriving around 4.30pm. An interesting and informative day thanks to Andrew’s expert driving. 33
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Tudor Hotel, Wallacia Mosman Aboriginal Reconciliation Group Dates: 6 November & 4 December Time: 2 – 4 pm at Mosman Seniors Lounge To meet, discuss and promote indigenous events in Mosman and surrounding areas. All Welcome! For information phone 9960 3485. During Winter 2013, Mosman celebrated the Guringai Festival, with details in the booklet of the same name available free at the Library. Of special interest was NAIDOC Week when artwork by public and privates school students from Mosman, Cremorne and Neutral Bay was displayed at Westpac Mosman, Neutral Bay, Bendigo Bank Spit Junction, Mosman Library and Art Gallery. 34
1.00pm – 3.00pm BINGO
Table Tennis 1.00pm - 3.30 pm Seniors Centre
2.30pm – 4.30pm OLD TIME DANCE
DRAMA GROUP 4.30pm – 5.30pm
1.00pm – 4.30pm BRIDGE
Civic Centre, Mosman Square, Mosman
MOSMAN ABORIGINAL RECONCILIATION GROUP Meets first Wednesday of the month 2pm – 4pm
$2.00 per class
MOSMAN SCOTTISH DANCE GROUP
6.30pm – 9.00pm
UPRIGHT & ACTIVE A falls prevention exercise 11.45am – 12.45pm $110.00 full – 10 weeks $88.00 conc – 10 weeks
1.00pm – 3.30pm PERIODIC PLAY READING GROUP Meets every first and third Wednesday of the month
YOGA 4 SENIORS 10.30–11.30AM
12.00pm – 2.00pm COMMUNITY RESTAURANT $10 First Tuesday each month is Cheap Tuesday $7!
MOSMAN HOME GARDENER’S SOCIETY Meets every second Tuesday of the month 6.30pm – 9.00pm Mosman Municipal Council
FREE WIFI in the Seniors Lounge
Broadband for Seniors All week computer/ Internet Access Bookings 99784128
2.00pm – 4.30pm ART CLASS (all media) $75.00 per term
9.30am – 10.30am Level 1 TAI CHI 10.45am – 11.45am Beginners TAI CHI
9.15am – 10.15am GENTLE EXERCISE $88.00 conc - 10 weeks $110.00 full – 10 weeks
Young Seniors Morning Tea 9.30am – 11.30am Last Wednesday of the month ENGLISH CONVERSATION CLASSES 1.00pm – 2.30pm Coin Donation
9.00am – 4.00pm COMPUTER PALS Computer Room open
Chess Group Every Wednesday 9.00am – 12.00pm
9.15am – 10.15am Gentle exercise slow pace 10.30am – 11.30am Gentle exercise $88.00 conc - 10 weeks $110.00 full – 10 weeks
9.00am – 12.30pm MAHJONG
10.00am – 12.00pm U3A $10.00 Joining Fee $45.00 Membership
9.00am – 4.00pm COMPUTER PALS Computer Room open
9.00am – 12.30pm MAHJONG
9.00am – 4.00pm COMPUTER PALS Computer Room open
THURSDAY
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TUESDAY
October, November, December 2013
Knitting Group 3rd Friday of the Month 2.00 pm- 4.00 pm Volunteers Lounge
Friday at the movies Every 2nd Friday of the month, join us for a Free classic movie afternoon 2.30-4.30 pm
Sing-a-long Group Meets 1 & 3rd Friday every month 2 — 4pm
12 – 2.00pm COMMUNITY RESTAURANT Every Week – $10.00 Last Friday of the month: International Themed lunches $12.00 Bookings Essential 99784128
FREE TEA AND COFFEE AVAILABLE ALL DAY MONDAY FRIDAY
9.00am departure BUS TRIPS As advertised
ART CLASS 9.00am – 11.30am (all media) $75.00 per term 9.00am – 1.00pm COMPUTER PALS Computer Room open
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For more information phone Olivier Strobel, Seniors’ Activities Co-ordinator, on 9978 4128
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MOSMAN SQUARE SENIORS CENTRE Mosman Council Aged & Disability Services Civic Centre, Mosman Square Mosman 2088 Telephone: 9978 4128
There's always something happening at Mosman Square Seniors Centre The Seniors' Centre is open daily 9.00am– 5.00pm. If you require access to the Centre earlier for one of our many activities, please use the Aged & Disability Services office door located to the right of the steps to the main entrance doors. To minimise disruption to classes in the main hall of the Seniors' Centre. Those who do not have difficulty with stairs, please enter the Seniors' Centre using the stairs leading to the office area. Those who do have difficulty with stairs, please use the main entrance (automatic doors) to the Seniors' Centre.
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